While studying in Paris, UCSC Professor of Spanish Byron Baharona’s eyes were opened to the world. Baharona sat down with City on a Hill Press to discuss his international education.

As graduation approaches, students feel anxiety about the future. Many choose to postpone careers and graduate school by traveling abroad in the search for new experiences.

When the recession hit, Las Vegas felt the pressure. Now, as the house of cards tries to keep its balance, what does the city look like amid a time of financial reassessment? Turns out pretty much the same — just with fewer buildings.

Despite opposite seasons, (two) different oceans, and a different way of life, Cape Town — known as the ‘Mother City’ of Africa — still bears a resemblance to my home in Santa Cruz.  This series chronicles one banana slug’s attempt to make sense of life at the University of Cape Town.

Despite opposite seasons, (two) different oceans, and a different way of life, Cape Town — known as the ‘Mother City’ of Africa — still bears a resemblance to my home in Santa Cruz.  This series chronicles one banana slug’s attempt to make sense of life at the University of Cape Town.